{"id":1177,"date":"2015-10-14T18:26:44","date_gmt":"2015-10-14T22:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cleaningfairies.net\/?p=1177"},"modified":"2015-10-15T15:11:55","modified_gmt":"2015-10-15T19:11:55","slug":"how-to-remove-ice-cream-stains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleaningfairies.net\/2015\/10\/how-to-remove-ice-cream-stains\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Ice Cream Stains"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Remove Ice Cream Stains<\/strong><\/h1>\n

After such a long, brutally cold winter, it seems like just about everyone is on edge.\u00a0 But as the days slowly begin growing warmer, we\u2019re all excited for the arrival of Spring and the return of blue skies, singing birds, and everyone\u2019s favorite warm weather treat \u2013 ice cream!\u00a0\u00a0 This sweet dessert is the perfect addition to any sunny afternoon\u2026 until it melts.\u00a0 Ice cream stains can be tough to remove, so this season be prepared; learn how to treat the stains now so you can act fast next time your ice cream cone drips onto your favorite shirt.<\/p>\n

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New stains on clothing\/fabric:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Immediately put the stained item into cold water for 5-10 minutes, or longer if the stain is dried. Avoid hot water, which can make the stain set further.<\/li>\n
  2. If the stain is still visible, rub an enzymatic detergent on it and soak the item in room temperature water for at least 30 minutes, gently rubbing the stain every 3-5 minutes.<\/li>\n
  3. Rinse the item thoroughly and apply a stain remover stick, gel, or spray. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.<\/li>\n
  4. Continue soaking and applying stain remover until the stain is gone.<\/li>\n
  5. Wash the item according to the directions on the label.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Old stains on clothing\/fabric:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Using a spoon or dull knife, scrape off as much of the stain as possible.<\/li>\n
    2. Rub an enzymatic liquid laundry detergent onto the stain and soak the item in cold water for several hours, occasionally rubbing the area gently between your fingers.<\/li>\n
    3. Rinse the item thoroughly and apply a stain remover stick, gel, or spray. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.<\/li>\n
    4. Continue soaking and applying stain remover until the stain is gone.<\/li>\n
    5. Wash the item according to the directions on the label.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Upholstery:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Mix 1 tablespoon of liquid hand dish soap with 2 cups of cool water.<\/li>\n
      2. Sponge the stain with a clean white cloth, blotting until the liquid is absorbed.<\/li>\n
      3. Repeat until the stain is gone.<\/li>\n
      4. Sponge with cold water to rinse, and blot dry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Carpet:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Mix 1 tablespoon of liquid hand dish soap with 2 cups of warm water.<\/li>\n
        2. Sponge the stain with a clean white cloth, blotting until the liquid is absorbed.<\/li>\n
        3. Repeat until the stain is gone, or until it\u2019s no longer being absorbed into the cloth.<\/li>\n
        4. If the stain is still visible, apply an enzyme cleaner suitable for protein-based stains.<\/li>\n
        5. Follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions to dilute and apply the product.<\/li>\n
        6. Sponge with cold water to rinse, and use a clean cloth to blot dry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          How to Remove Ice Cream Stains After such a long, brutally cold winter, it seems like just about everyone is on edge.\u00a0 But as the days slowly begin growing warmer, we\u2019re all excited for the arrival of Spring and the return of blue skies, singing birds, and everyone\u2019s favorite warm weather treat \u2013 ice cream!\u00a0\u00a0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1252,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[17],"tags":[84,19,38,59,48,88,28,60,87,123,122,80,49],"yoast_head":"\nHow to remove Ice Cream Stains<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Easy and stress free cleaning tips to properly remove ice cream from different materials including clothing, carpet and upholstery.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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